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First: online prenuptial agreements with legal review

First is a digital platform specializing in the creation of prenuptial agreements and other legal contracts for couples. Its approach centers on a guided, fully online process, with flat fees and options that include review by independent attorneys. The company presents itself as an alternative to traditional methods, aiming to reduce time and costs.

Legal products and services

First's catalog covers several types of agreements, each designed for specific situations:

• Self-Serve Prenup: a prenuptial agreement customized to state laws, finances, and the couple's situation. It is offered as a self-guided process, with a professionally drafted structure and online notarization included. The listed price is $649 per couple.
• Lawyer Review Prenup: includes independent legal review for both members of the couple, with attorneys specializing in family law. In addition to the above, it includes basic edits, Q&A sessions, and the option to include or waive spousal support provisions. Its price is $3,500 per couple.
• Bespoke Prenup: aimed at couples with significant assets, trusts, business interests, or complex financial situations. It offers consultative legal support, phone or video meetings with the attorney, and priority service included. Pricing is custom.
• Postnup: a post-marital agreement, tailored to state laws, to protect the union.
• Domestic Partnership Agreement: for unmarried couples seeking clarity and legal protection.
• Babynup™: a planning tool for parents-to-be, focused on aligning expectations on important matters.

Process and key features

First's process is described as streamlined and collaborative. Users complete a guided online questionnaire, without the need to handle PDF documents or constant back-and-forth with attorneys. The company highlights that agreements are delivered in days, not months, and that pricing is transparent from the start. For the Lawyer Review package, each member of the couple chooses their own attorney, ensuring an independent review. Online notarization is included in the Self-Serve and Lawyer Review packages, although it is not available in all states; for example, Louisiana and Wisconsin require an in-person notary. In those cases, First provides the final agreement for local notarization.

Plans and pricing

The platform offers flat fees per couple. The Self-Serve plan starts at $649 and includes a 100% online process, customized to state laws, with free online notarization. The Lawyer Review plan, at $3,500, adds review by two independent attorneys, basic edits, and the option to include or waive spousal support. For complex situations, the Bespoke plan is priced upon consultation. First also offers a rush service that speeds up the process, with timelines that can be as short as 21 days from purchase. The company states that the Lawyer Review package is required for all prenuptial agreements made within 45 days prior to the legal marriage date.

Professional backing and recognition

First states it has the backing of family law attorneys from institutions such as the University of Chicago, UCLA Law, NYU, Yale, Rutgers Law, and top-tier law firms. Among the professionals mentioned are Monica Mazzei (chair of Buchalter's family law group), Lars Kushner (founder of Kushner Legal Services), Azita Mosbat (attorney with 25 years of experience), Monica D. Stewart (managing attorney of Donaldson Stewart PC and judge pro tempore), Eve Helitzer (Hofstra University School of Law), Sandra Mendell (partner at a top-tier law firm), Amanda Ribustello (Rutgers School of Law), and Elizabeth R. Carter (professor of law at Louisiana State University). The platform presents itself as number one in verified customer reviews, with testimonials highlighting the ease of the process, the clarity of the attorneys, and the value for money.

Target audience

First is aimed at couples planning to marry or already married who wish to formalize asset agreements. It also serves unmarried couples through the domestic partnership agreement and parents-to-be with the Babynup™ tool. The platform emphasizes collaboration between partners and cost transparency.